Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat & Kyoto Miyama Thatched Village One-Day Tour (Departing from Osaka/Kyoto)

This tour was fantastic. Great value for money. We never would have seen these great places on our own. Our guide Joe was the best. He was very informative and made sure we enjoyed our day to the fullest. Lovely man. Highly recommend this tour company.

This time we chose to go to Amanohashidate and Miyama thatched roof village. We didn't go to Ine, in exchange for more visiting time. Therefore, the whole trip won't be too rushed, and we can enjoy the scenery. In the morning, we went to Amanohashidate, Kyoto by the Sea, and the scenery was very beautiful. We brought some bread ourselves to save time for lunch. (This way we have two hours to play, we can take the cable car, go down the mountain to play on the sandbar, and visit Chionji Temple) Playing on the lake at noon was very fun. It was the first time to see seagulls and eagles 🦅 so close. In the afternoon, we arrived at Miyama, Kyoto in the Mountains. We had one hour to visit the thatched roof village, which is as quiet and beautiful as a fairytale village. In addition, the tour guide, Hua Hua, was very kind, and diligently introduced the attractions, and enthusiastically helped us take pictures and reminded us of details. When we got off the bus in Osaka, he also kindly told us where to take the train with an elevator, which was more convenient. I highly recommend this trip and the tour guide, Hua Hua.

recently had the pleasure of visiting Amanohashidate, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The scenery was breathtaking — from the tranquil coastline to the iconic sandbar stretching across the bay, every viewpoint felt like a postcard. The atmosphere was peaceful and refreshing, making it a perfect getaway to enjoy nature and relax. A special thank-you to our wonderful tour guide (Joe) for the warm guidance throughout the trip. His clear explanations, helpful tips, and thoughtful arrangements made the entire visit smooth, enjoyable, and meaningful. I truly appreciate the effort in sharing the history, culture, and beauty of Amanohashidate with us. I highly recommend a visit to Amanohashidate — and even more so with such an excellent guide leading the way.

This tour was truly worth it and very well organized! We got to visit all the highlight spots — taking a boat ride to see the fishing village, going up the mountain for a beautiful panoramic view, and exploring the charming Miyama Thatched Village. The itinerary was well-planned, and the time at each stop was just right — not too rushed, not too long. One small tip for future travelers: when you go up to Amanohashidate, make sure to allow some extra time for lunch since there are only a few restaurants available there. Overall, it was a great and memorable experience that I would definitely recommend! Also tour guide is great, I cannot remember his name. He was very helpful.

Our group had 11 people, so we were assigned what looked like a 10-seater vehicle. However, my family of four was placed in the very back row (the area for luggage, but with chairs set up for seating). Because the journey was long, the seats were uncomfortable, and we ended up with sore backs and discomfort throughout the day. This was not okay. The itinerary involved visiting three locations in one day, with long travel times. We only had 30 minutes at Miyama, and I suggest removing it from the itinerary as the quality of the visit was poor. Ine no Funaya and Amanohashidate were excellent and well worth the visit. Our tour guide, Mr. Sun, was very knowledgeable, even explaining the history and geography, and he also helped us take great photos!

Our guide Mr Joe was incredibly friendly and kind. I love the itinerary so much where we were guided on transportation without worries, also given self guided time to walk freely. Worth the value and highly recommended for a stress-free traveling day.

Great value for money! Since it was self-guided, we loved having the flexibility to manage our own pace without feeling rushed. Our driver/guide, Tom, was incredibly kind and helpful. Highly recommended if you want a stress-free day!

We had a wonderful trip on June 21st. Our tour guide, Mr. Lai, was very professional and diligently explained every attraction. He also provided additional information about other famous sights and Kyoto's culture. The passengers were all very punctual, which was great! I would also like to suggest to the person who plans the itineraries for this company that Ine is truly beautiful, but the stopover time was too short. I hope more time can be allocated for Ine in future plans.

Worth recommending! Since the scenic spots are far away and the transportation is inconvenient, you don't need to worry about the transportation problem when participating in this tour, you just need to relax and visit. It's fun to feed seagulls and uninvited guests-eagles in the boat house, and the boat house is also a major feature; Amanohashidate has beautiful scenery and is one of the three major scenic spots in Japan; Miyama Gassho Village is also worth visiting. The tour guide Xiao Gao is very good at introducing and the time is well controlled.

Highly recommend this tour itinerary to anyone who wants to have the best seaview and unique experience of Kyoto. We had the best weather on this first day of Spring and our guide Joe who recommended the best route for the most efficient travel. Our top picks are the cruise, Ine Fishing Village, chair lift at Amanohashidate and lunch near Kaisen bridge. The thatched houses were beautiful but we missed the ice-cream as we came out a little too late. The shops closed at 5pm. Overall, we have had a very fulfilling tour.